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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 698.36 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 698.36 and 271.44 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 698.36 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/698.36 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 698.36 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 189,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,561.48/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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